LHS Parent Center ready to serve you

Littlerock – Coming to Littlerock High School (LHS) is an opportunity for students and their families to “shop” for clothing at their own Lobo Closet on the Littlerock High School Campus.

Amora Coles explained, “We started planning the Parent Resource Center in July of 2021. Once students returned, we wanted a space for parents to go and gain resources and receive training.” It is an idea that has evolved into a for-real beginning to provide a closet stocked by people in the community who will donate clean gently used clothing and shoes for Littlerock High School students and their families who need a little assistance. Even if it appears to be a store, there is no charge to students and their families selecting clothing items from the Lobo Closet.

Donations are needed, of course. It’s Spring! Time to declutter your closets and bring those clothing items to stock the Lobo Closet. Chances are you have some wardrobe items you don’t need. Clothing and shoes of all sizes from infant to adult are needed. You will enjoy peace of mind knowing that your clothes are making a real impact in your own community. To donate or inquire about how to donate, please contact Amora Coles at 661-944-5209 X196 or email Amora at coles_cherie@lacoe.edu. You can also contact Janet Flores, Educational Community Worker, flores_janet@lacoe.edu. Janet’s number is 661-944-5209 X184.

The Closet is part of the newly formed Parent Resource Center at the high school. The Center has been in limbo for a while with complications and interruptions due to Covid interfering with its forward movement. Now it is here. It might be a starting room as moving to a larger space is the goal.

In this wonderful Center there are also numerous donated items of non-perishable food, a washer and drier for cleaning clothes when families do not have laundry facilities where they are housed, a refrigerator to safely store perishable food items and various household supplies.

Amora Coles pointed out, “Superintendent Greg Nehen and Assistant Superintendent Shandelyn Williams advocated for the laundry pair because the need is great in this area. There are not that many laundry mats in the area and can be a hardship on families that don't have transportation. We have them to thank for this gift.”

The Center will be a central place for parents to attend training and workshops. Furniture is in place for groups of parents to assemble in comfort and privacy to discuss needs and gain information on resources that are available. Janet Flores will be contacting you. Janet stated, “I will be using a variety of marketing strategies to inform the community and for reaching anyone who wants to attend. I really love what I do. I love helping parents in the community. I feel I will be fully supported here.”

Littlerock High School is a Community School partnering with County agencies and non-profits to bring support to the school and to be a hub for resources.

By Shirley Harriman